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Food and Awards..what could be better???


"Stir and Season" Saturday

Some mornings, well most mornings, I am not a big breakfast person. But, I love to make this on Saturday mornings in the Fall...it is easy and so yummy! It even is good warmed up later that day!

Baked Oatmeal
1/2 cup Butter
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
3 cups Oatmeal
2 T Baking Powder
1t Salt
1 cup Milk
Melt butter add brown sugar; Put all ingredients in a bowl with melted butter and sugar and mix well; Put in greased 9 inch pan for 45 minutes at 350 or until lightly brown. Enjoy!
Sprinkle brown sugar on top..serve with milk and fresh fruit!

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I, also, want to give a big thank you to Carrie's Little World for such a wonderful award. The funny thing is that her blog is the one that makes me "smile" each day and I love each and every post she writes. If you have not been reading her blog...it is a MUST see! She is so much fun!I don't know how old she is but she makes me feel young in this 36 year old body!

Characteristics for the Smile Award:

1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (I try)
2. Must love one another. (I love everyone, especially my blog friends!)
3. Must make mistakes. (ALL THE TIME!)
4. Must learn from others. (I do every day)
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world. (I think I am)
6. Must love life. (I do.)
7. Must love kids. (I love kids!)


These are the rules for The Smile Award:

1. The recipient must link back the the award’s creator
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award
3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.
7. You must thank your giver.

I hereby give this award to......
1. Lions, Tigers and Boys OH mY.......Red Ruby Slippers is a childhood friend...there are many memories with her....we have not kept in touch as adults but have reconnected in the blog world...it has been fun and her blog makes me "smile"!

2. Chatting at the sky....I love this lady and her blog! She has "freshness" and great humor...it just spills out all over her blog! It is such great fun!I think she would be fun to know in real life!

3.Joy of Home.....This blog inspires me to do the impossible with anything. She is truly one of the most creative ladies I have ever seen. Her blog thrills me and makes me want to make my home better with what is around me!

4.Made with Love and Glue...If you have not been to this blog...go now! It is so much fun and I love reading her postings and her pictures! She puts a smile on my face with her free spirit and creativity!

5.Happy Homebody....I love this blog and would like to bring this lady to my home to HELP me! She is so creative and I love everything she does! Her blog is inspiring and makes me feel right at home!

There are so many blogs that I love...read everyday...inspire me...make me cry...put a smile on my face! Wishing blessings and love to each of you!


32 comments:

Joy said...

Congrats on the award!
Thank you so much for thinking of me. I am overwhelmed by your words of kindness! I am so happy to know that I have inspired you. As you probably already know, I'm terrible at passing these awards on. But I do want you to know that I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness!
Have a delightful weekend.

Becky said...

Oh yummy that oatmeal sounds devine. My kids love oatmeal... I will make this for sure! Thank you :-)

Daphine said...

Congrats on your award! I am definitely going to try this recipe. I do believe my girls would love it. Thanks!

Angie said...

Thank you Miss Sandy Toes for the award and the sweet compliments! You have me blushing! I am going to go to bed with a smile on my face because of you and also because there are lots of yard sales to go to in the morning. LOL! I want you to know that I haven't forgotten you tagged me the other day. I have got to get caught up on my blogging stuff!

Mrs. B said...

Congratulations on the award! The oatmeal sounds yummy!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your award. I love oatmeal so I will definitely try this recipe.

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

That oatmeal sounds so good....I love to eat it for breakfast this time of year!!

Congrats on the award....you are racking up quite a collection my friend!!!

Have a great day..Have fun at the soccer games and enjoy your date night:)

Lisa

Nowheymama said...

Mmm...I love baked oatmeal.

Anonymous said...

congratulations! I'm out of town right now but I'm definitely trying out this oatmeal when I get back.

Ruby Red Slippers said...

Thank you sooo much for the award-Hopefully by Monday, I'll be posting about it-Today is a big football day-team pictures, and two double headers! We will hopefully be home by dark!! (That is what my post is about today-How MUCH I just LOVE football!!)
Thank you for the award-I wake up everyday and love to read about your ideas!!
(I also like the oatmeal idea-but no one else here will eat it!!)

AJ said...

Well my bloglines has not been working so I just caught up on your last 7 posts:) Can't wait to try this recipe. I know my girls will love it. I enjoyed your American Girl story too. We actually live close to the city so we have been fortunate to visit there quite a few times. They just moved the store, I think today, so I'm anxious to see it now. It's supposed to be even bigger and better:):):) Love how your daughter set out her clothes. My oldest still ocassionally does this. Too cute:)

Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam said...

Oh, I loved baked oatmeal....thanks for reminding me.
And these are all great blogs...one is new to me, so off I go. :)

mysteryhistorymom said...

I am so going to make this for breakfast- TODAY! YUM! I will get on the award you sent me, too! Thanks! Lori

Jan said...

Yum and Congrats. Nothing is better. Well maybe a few things.

Unknown said...

You are so welcome and thanks for your sweet words they have made my day :)

Kim Hancock said...

Baked oatmeal? This is the first time I've ever heard of this...sounds good!

Beth@Pages of Our Life said...

I came over today to check out your blog and I just have to say that the 2nd song on your play list by Journey is SO AWESOME!!! So I may just leave up your blog and listen to your playlist! LOL

Have a great Saturday!

Laurin Pearce said...

I am going to try your baked Oatmeal tomorrow morning! It sounds amazing!

Congrats on your award!! Your blog is lovely!

Denise K. said...

Hi there!

Just discovered your blog, and wanted to say, "Hello!" I read that you too are a former teacher, and saw that you also have a red head! US too! Enjoyed reading your blog and I look forward to coming back!

Happy Satruday!

SMILES!!!
Denise :-)

Unknown said...

I can't wait to go see those blogs you posted about : ) and I can't wait to make that oatmeal! I am always looking for great breakfast ideas! Hope your weekend is delightful!

Sandy said...

Hey girl, I finally got your package sent off yesterday. Should be there in a couple of days.
Sorry so late, just didn't make it to the PO!
Happy Saturday!

cherry said...

That sounds delish! Thanks for the recipe and for stopping by. cherry

sweetfunkyvintage said...

Baked oatmeal sounds yummy! I think the girls and I will try it tomorrow!
Missy

sweetfunkyvintage said...

Baked oatmeal sounds yummy! I think the girls and I will try it tomorrow!
Missy

Smelling Coffee said...

Congratulations on your award! The funny thing is that I was given that award a few weeks ago, and haven't had time to pass it along, but when I did, you were going to be one of the 5 I sent it to. So... consider yourself double awarded - because your blog does make me smile!

Blessings to you... Jennifer

michele said...

Wonderful blog, creative and fun! You won my charming tags!
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Anonymous said...

Very cool. ALl of these awards! ;) And I love the look of the recipe. I may have to get brave b/c I have never considered oatmeal and eggs together but could branch out. Will letyou know.

Us said...

Congrats on the award, I love your blog too! And your crafts! I whipped up a dry erase board the other day for a friends birthday and she loved it! I'm going to blog about this week and give your props!

Oh, and the oatmeal - YUMMY! I'll be trying this out. We love oatmeal!

Mrs.Naz@BecomingMe said...

Congrats to you and thanks for this recipe!!

HeatherPride said...

Hey - just wanted to say thanks for coming over to the Short Bus earlier! I have to say your children are beautiful, and I love the story of your daughter laying out her doll's clothes for the next day! So sweet!!

Jenni said...

Congratulations on your award! :) I am going to try your recipe; all of our kids love oatmeal, so I know they will like it! :)

Oh, and I wanted to tell you that I made the chicken recipe you gave a couple of weeks ago (the one from your friend, that has capers, olives, prunes, etc. in it). Everyone LOVED it! I am going to make it again for sure. Thanks again for the recipe! Have a great night! :)

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the reward! Thanks for the recipe:)